Support Worker

MacIntyre; Kington; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6 weeks' annual leave per year

Pension scheme

Paid DBS check

Health and wellbeing support

Shopping discounts through Blue Light

Ongoing training and careerdevelopment

Job summary

MacIntyre is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to help five adults with learning disabilities and/or epilepsy live life on their own terms. You’ll assist with everyday tasks, promote activity and independence, and join people in a range of activities—from outdoor trips to quiet home moments.

No two days are the same: you’ll learn what makes each person tick, build trust, and be a steady, dependable presence. A manual driving licence is required to drive service vehicles.

Qualifications

• Must have the right attitude, good customer service skills, and be willing to learn.
• You must be a driver with a manual licence, as you will be driving service vehicles.
• We celebrate differences and value inclusion, respect, and diversity in the team.

Responsibilities

• Support with everyday tasks such as cooking, cleaning, and life admin.
• Help people stay healthy, active, and independent.
• Be alongside people while they do activities they enjoy.
• Build trust, be supportive, and a reliable presence.
• Encourage new experiences and celebrate small wins.
• Be a familiar face people can count on.

Skills

Driver's licence (manual)

Customer service

Attitude & willingness to learn

Job description

Every day, you'll support someone do something that matters to them

Picture this: a sunny afternoon picnic, an hour at the stables, a splash about in the pool, or just a slow walk taking in the fresh air. Back home, it might be a jigsaw on the table, a good magazine, or an impromptu living room disco. That's a normal day supporting the people we work with at MacIntyre.

We're looking for a Support Worker to join our team, helping five adults with learning disabilities and/or epilepsy to live life on their own terms. Everyone we support has their own personality, their own goals, and their own idea of a good day - and you'll be right there alongside them, supporting to make it happen.

No two shifts are ever quite the same. One day might be all about getting outdoors and active; the next might be a quiet one at home, working through a puzzle or catching up on a favourite TV show. You'll learn what makes each person tick, what makes them laugh, and what helps them feel most like themselves.

What you'll actually be doing:

• Supporting with the everyday stuff - cooking, cleaning, life admin
• Helping people stay healthy, active, and independent
• Being alongside people while they do the things they enjoy
• Building trust, having a laugh, and being a steady, reliable presence
• Encouraging new experiences and celebrating the wins, big and small
• Being a familiar, dependable face people can count on

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About you

Experience isn’t always necessary. If you have the right attitude, good customer service skills, share our values and are willing to learn, you’re likely to be a great fit. We are looking for people who celebrate differences, and we strive to make all our staff feel included, valued and respected.

You must be a driver with a manual licence, as you will be driving service vehicles.

Please note, we are currently unable to offer sponsorships as we await further guidance from the Home Office. Applications requiring sponsorship cannot be considered at this time. We appreciate your understanding.

About us

MacIntyre is a national charity supporting more than 1,400 children, young people and adults who have a learning disability or are autistic.

For 60 years, we've worked alongside people to build lives filled with opportunity, connection and belonging. Whatever your role, you'll help make that possible.

Learn and grow with us

Wherever you're starting from, we'll help you succeed.

You'll receive a full induction, a mix of online and face-to-face training, and mentoring from experienced colleagues while you learn the role.

As your career develops, you'll have access to ongoing learning, professional qualifications where relevant, and opportunities to progress, all fully supported by MacIntyre.

Pay and benefits

Alongside your salary, you'll enjoy a range of benefits including:

• 6 weeks' annual leave per year including public holidays
• Pension scheme
• Paid DBS check
• Health and wellbeing support, including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Shopping discounts through Blue Light Card and our staff discounts scheme
• Ongoing training and career development

See the full range of benefits on the Careers page of our website.

Safer recruitment

We are committed to safeguarding the children, young people and adults we support. If we offer you a job, we’ll work with you to complete the appropriate pre-employment checks.

Equality, diversity and inclusion

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we work in.

If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, we're happy to help, call us on 01908 357016. Our recruitment website also includes accessibility tools such as translation, OpenDyslexic font and display options.

Please note: we do not offer Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. You must already have the right to work in the UK.